shared folders are not visible in onedrive. - Microsoft Q&A (2024)

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Why are shared folders not showing up in OneDrive? ›

To see all shared folders, you will need to click on the "Shared with me" tab and then navigate to the specific folder. 3，The issue may be the folder has not finished syncing to your OneDrive account. In this case, you may need to wait for the folder to finish syncing before it appears in the "Shared" tab.

There are a few reasons why you might not be able to see your OneDrive files online: OneDrive is not logged in on your PC. OneDrive is not up-to-date. OneDrive is not syncing all folders.

If the Share option has been greyed out, or is missing from the right-click context menu, your organization's admins may have restricted the feature. Admins can change the User Account Control policies to allow OneDrive context menus.

If you're unable to access a shared folder that someone else owns, it's possible that you may not have permission to access the folder. So, ask the owner to modify the permissions for the folder and grant you read/write access.

Folders Shared by a Colleague

Select the OneDrive tile. Select Shared from the menu on the left. Under Shared with you, select the folder you wish to sync. In the top toolbar, select Sync.

Check Folder Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to sync the shared folder. If you're not the owner or if your permissions are limited, you might not have the option to sync the folder.

In some cases, the syncing issues are caused by your Microsoft account using OneDrive not being connected to Windows. Open the Settings app (Win + I). Select “Accounts” then “Emails & Accounts.” Look to see if you are signed into a Microsoft account. If not, you can click the button to sign in.

When viewing Windows or Mac via a web browser or mobile app, you will always see all your folders. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Account tab. Select Choose folders.

Create a shared library. Sign into the OneDrive website at https://www.onedrive.com with your work or school account, and then, under Shared libraries in the left pane, select Create shared library. Note: If you don't have the option to create a new library, it may have been turned off for your account.

Review your sharing settings

Go to https://hu.onedrive.com/ to open your OneDrive. In the left panel, select My Files. In the folder list under the heading Sharing, notice that folders or files are either Private or Shared. Private files are only accessible to you.

Why is my shared drive not displaying all folders? ›

Q3. Why mapped network drive not showing all folders? The primary reason for mapped network drives not showing in all folders is because all the folders are hidden in the NAS and other drives.

Please sign into OneDrive online, then check whether you may access shared files under: Shared > With you. If you still cannot access the shared files online, it's best to re-share this folder to your email. Sign in account in the private mode of browser, clear the cookies and browsing data.